Unit name | Ultrasonic Non-Destructive Testing (Bristol University) |
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Unit code | MENGM0052 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
Unit director | Professor. Wilcox |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
Ultrasonic methods are among the most important tools for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) of engineering components and structures. The material in this unit covers the underlying science of ultrasonic and acoustic wave propagation in elastic media, and the application of this science to NDT. The mathematical equations that govern the propagation of ultrasonic waves are introduced and used as a foundation to develop the techniques used in modelling ultrasonic wave propagation in practical situations. Signal processing techniques for analysing ultrasonic data to elicit structural information (e.g. thickness, speed of sound, attenuation) are also covered in the course. Assessment is via two pieces of coursework covering experimental data analysis and inspection system design. The course is taught through a combination of illustrated lectures and computing classes to support the coursework.
On completion of the unit, the student should be able to:
The unit will be delivered through a combination of 10 x 1-hour lectures and 4 x 4-hour computer classes (all taught over one intensive teaching week). The lectures will include demonstrations of state-of-the-art ultrasonic equipment, ranging from single-channel pulse-echo systems to array imaging systems. For the computer classes students will be provided with a structured set of exercises leading into the two assessed pieces of work.
This unit is assessed at the University of Bristol, please refer to the unit information provided by this partner university for the current assessment information.
Coursework as follows:
CW1. Analysis of experimental ultrasonic data indicating how, e.g., thickness, velocity and attenuation may be deduced in the time and frequency domains - report required (40%)
CW2. Design and modelling of an ultrasonic array to satisfy a given inspection specification - report required (60%)
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
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Assessment
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The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
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